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View the highlights of the 2017 Spirit Awards and discover the award recipients that inspired and motivated over 900 attendees last November.

Art in Entrepreneurship

Performing Artist Gregory Adamson made a splash (of paint) with his live production of three inspirational portraits.

Celebrity Auctioneer

Dan Dotson from the hit TV series Storage Wars challenged the audience to GIVE BIG to the future of entrepreneurship via the Spirit Scholars Fund!

November 15, 2018

Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards · The 15th Anniversary Celebration

This year marks 16 years of celebrating The Spirit of the Entrepreneur! Join us this November for a memorable evening filled with inspiration and innovation at this black-tie gala as we celebrate the top business innovators of Inland Southern California.

Event Timeline

07. 2018

NOMINATIONS CLOSE

Nomination season is coming! We invite you to nominate an entrepreneur who deserves to be recognized for their successful venture. Self nominations are encouraged!

09. 2018

TICKETING OPENS

Mark this date to secure your event seats to the premier event of the season. The main registration, including VIP Experience tables, opens September 1, 2017.

09. 2018

JUDGING RECEPTION

The Judging reception allows our judges to conduct direct one-on-one speed round sessions with the semi-finalists. Using background data along with this individual interaction, the judges determine the finalists who will be featured at the awards gala event.

11. 2018

FAST PITCH FINALS

A popular feature of each Spirit Awards event is the Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch Competition. Join us a week prior to the gala to see which competing students will earn their spot to present to you on stage at the Spirit Awards!